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MA05 RTO

2005 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1596cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 69,065 miles on the clock, averaging 4,230 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA05 RTO

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,065
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,230

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,065 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year4,230
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA05 RTO 12k26k41k55k69k '08'21'15

Check MA05 RTO

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,065 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,059 miles
Since last MOT+2,476 miles
PASS
Mileage66,583 miles
Since last MOT+883 miles
PASS
Mileage65,700 miles
Since last MOT+1,014 miles
PASS
Mileage64,686 miles
Since last MOT+1,144 miles
PASS
Mileage63,542 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,539 miles
Since last MOT+3,811 miles
PASS
Mileage59,728 miles
Since last MOT+6,289 miles
PASS
Mileage53,439 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,438 miles
Since last MOT+5,757 miles
PASS
Mileage47,681 miles
Since last MOT+5,982 miles
PASS
Mileage41,699 miles
Since last MOT+6,489 miles
PASS
Mileage35,210 miles
Since last MOT+5,188 miles
PASS
Mileage30,022 miles
Since last MOT+5,065 miles
PASS
Mileage24,957 miles
Since last MOT+6,147 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,810 miles
Since last MOT+6,587 miles
PASS
Mileage12,223 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 RTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MA05 RTO

What car is MA05 RTO?

MA05 RTO is an red Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MA05 RTO?

The last recorded mileage for MA05 RTO was 69,065 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA05 RTO passed its MOT?

MA05 RTO has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2021.

Is MA05 RTO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA05 RTO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MA05 RTO?

MA05 RTO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.